Durham County property record for 620 Hope Ave, Durham, NC 27707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,237 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0830-07-4238 |
| Primary APN | 0830-07-4238 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 620 HOPE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27707-4248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | ELLIS PLC/LT#168 PL:00005A-000039 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIS PLC |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
620 Hope Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2020.
Source: Durham County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 453 BIG WILLOW WAY, ROLESVILLE, NC 27571-9330 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RFLF 4 LLC |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer NORTH ST BK |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPS FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202011129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8904 / 878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 620 HOPE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-4248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0095080951 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9508/951 |
| Instrument | 2021054870 |
| Name | RFLF 4 LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 620 HOPE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-4248 |
| Document Number | 0092000479 |
| Book / Page | 009200 / 000479 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2415 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 453 BIG WILLOW WAY ROLESVILLE NC 275719330, ROLESVILLE, NC 27571-9330 |
| Document Number | 92000539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 009200/000539 |
| Instrument | 2420 |
| Name | NORTH ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Document Number | 92000557, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 009200/000557 |
| Instrument | 2422 |
| Name | NORTH ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 620 HOPE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-4248 |
| Document Number | 0089040878 |
| Book / Page | 8904 / 878 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020011129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4112 GROVE RIDGE DR, 4112, DURHAM, NC 27703-3759 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 BIG WILLOW WAY, ROLESVILLE, NC 27571-9330 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 2020011130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020011130 |
| Name | LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Property Address | 620 HOPE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27707-4248 |
| Document Number | 0082000313 |
| Book / Page | 008200 / 000313 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 HOPE AVE DURHAM NC 277074248, DURHAM, NC 27707-4248 |
| Document Number | 0082000313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008200/000313 |
| Instrument | 19289 |
| Name | STATE EMPS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27703 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 620 Hope Ave was $2,237, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of September 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,237.00 (+2.52%) | $220,164 (-) Land $102,375 Building $117,789 | $220,164 (-) Land $102,375 Building $117,789 |
| 2025 | $2,182.00 | $220,164 Land $102,375 Building $117,789 | $220,164 Land $102,375 Building $117,789 |
| 2023 | $1,596.00 (+2.37%) | $121,862 Land $26,257 Building $95,605 | $121,862 Land $26,257 Building $95,605 |
| 2022 | $1,559.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 620 Hope Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 620 Hope Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.5% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DURHAM serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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